Cops say no CBT element found in NFC probe so far

(The Star) – Police investigations into the National Feedlot Corporation (NFC) controversy have not revealed any element of criminal breach of trust so far.

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Khalid Abu Bakar said police interviewed 74 people, including family members of Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil.

“We are still investigating and will call the minister to record her statement if the need arises,” he said after launching the “joint patrols” programme between the police and the armed forces at Sungai Buloh yesterday.

The NFC project came into the limelight following this year’s Auditor-General’s Report that it was in a mess. Opposition parties had also alleged that Shahrizat’s family had a controlling stake in the project.

Shahrizat’s husband Datuk Seri Dr Mohamad Salleh Ismail, who is executive chairman of the project, came out to explain the alleged shortcomings on the project but found himself being probed by police when the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission referred the matter to them after receiving an initial report.

The allegations against the NFC were regarding a RM9.8mil condominium bought with NFC funds.